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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765,145.60, 4,147,718.40 and 872,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765,145.60, 4,147,718.40 and 872,467.20 is: 1,308,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765,145.60 : 4,147,718.40 = 872,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765,145.60/4,147,718.40 = 872,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765,145.60x = 4,147,718.40 × 872,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765,145.60x = 3,618,748,258,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,748,258,836.48/2,765,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,700.80

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